Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 103,711 miles on the clock, averaging 6,504 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for EX51 OBT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,711 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,069 |
| Average per year | 6,504 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX51 OBT |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EX51 OBT
What car is EX51 OBT?
EX51 OBT is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 OBT?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 OBT was 103,711 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 OBT passed its MOT?
EX51 OBT has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Sep 2019.
Is EX51 OBT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 OBT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EX51 OBT?
EX51 OBT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.